As if they needed more stress, organizations are facing evolving and increasingly stringent compliance regulations from the Payment Card Industry, as well as Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA and others. Here are a few security compliance products that can make the audit process less excruciating.
Here are 10 of the distributor's hottest new offerings winning over solution providers.
New smartphones from Sony, Motorola and the first-ever Twitter-only mobile device -- the TwitterPeek -- headline a busy week for handset makers as the holiday shopping season heats up.
Inside This Issue: February 25, 2008
(*includes Custom Systems Magazine)
Cover Story
On The Mark
Hewlett-Packard president and CEO Mark Hurd has a lot on his mind in CRN's exclusive interview.
>> Review: HP's StorageWorks AIO 400 Device
>> Solution Providers Wary As Storage/Server Chief Exits
>> Interview With HP's Chairman And CEO, Mark Hurd
Special Report
2008 Channel Chiefs
Salesforce.com? Apple? Google? Dell? Our annual rundown of the channel's most critical vendor players definitely has a few surprises. But having a savvy Channel Chief is as important as ever to doing business.
>> Profile Database
>> Slide Show: 25 Channel Chiefs You Need To Know
>> Complete List of Channel Chiefs
>> List of Channel Chiefs: Networking
>> List of Channel Chiefs: Systems/Peripherals
>> List of Channel Chiefs: Security
>> List of Channel Chiefs: Software
>> List of Channel Chiefs: MSPs
>> List of Channel Chiefs: Storage
Starting Line
More Like A True MSP
Symantec's entry into SaaS has SMB tongues wagging; Microsoft blows kisses at open source; and Novell's new channel chief hopes providers extend an olive branch.
>> Microsoft Has Arms Wide Open
>> Novell's Channel Chief Reasserts Partner Focus
>> Novell's Adds SiteScape To The Mix
>> Oracle Attracts With Small-Buy Plan
>> Tell Us What You Really Think
>> Seneca First With Intel's Multi-Flex
Fast Growth
Consolidation Station
Incentra Solutions' Shawn O'Grady says service capability is the X-factor driving yhe strongest MSPs.
Market Focus
Hurry Up And Wait
The new 802.11n WiFi standard has a lot of buzz. It's still not feasible for the midmarket, but the outlook is a "when," not an "if".
Tech Focus
Super Blade
Super Micro's blade system is a force to be reckoned with. Meanwhile, the CRN Test Center checks up on small projectors and a pair of RAID controllers.
>> Small Projectors With A Lotta Value
>> Custom Systems: New Intel-Powered RAID Offering
>> Custom Systems: The 3ware RAID Goes SAS
ShadowRAM
ShadowRAM: February 25, 2008
Super, But Not That Super; Aww, How Cute Is He?; Seen And Heard.
Custom Systems Magazine: February 2008
Cover Story
Power Play In System Building
As the market for gamers becomes more competitive, systems are getting faster and more innovative. System builders, get your game on.
Market Focus: Processors
Clear Skies Ahead As Chip Designs Debut
These chip designs could rock your world. Here's what to keep an eye on.
Innovative Solutions: Technology
10 Predictions For The Chip Market In 2008
Industry experts and solution providers give their predictions for the year ahead.
Hot Or Not
They're talked about nonstop, but do these technologies live up to the hype?
Innovative Solutions: Products
Get In The Game With Systems Add-Ons
These products can zip to your customers' gaming and zing to your profits.
Innovative Solutions: Review
Velocity Raptor Slices Into Gamer PC Market
The Test Center sees no limit to what Velocity Micro's new gaming unit can do.
Innovative Solutions: Technology
Flying Free: Bringing Wireless To The Wired
Extricom's WXWO-404 system answers the changing role of WLAN.
These articles were mentioned in this issue of CRN.
• 26 Alternative Products VARs Should Know
• HP Rebate Snafus Force Exclusive Partners To Seek Alternative Vendors
• Will Server 2008's Rising Tide Raise Vista's Boat?
• Microsoft Dogged By Sharepoint Issues
• 8 Tips To Recession-Proof Your Business
• Slide Show: Videoconferencing: For Today And Tomorrow
• Video: Hyper-V: Beyond The Hype
COLUMNISTS
Robert C. DeMarzo:
Channel Centric
HP's Hurd Has One Channel Story To Tell
You can't blame Hurd for his loyalty agenda but, as many HP partners say, exclusivity or near-exclusivity might be better in theory than reality.
Robert Faletra:
On The Record
Top Traits For Top Talent In The Channel
A channel leader who has the trust of solution providers but doesn't have the influence inside his/her organization can never be successful.
Steven Burke:
The Final Cut
Hurd's Next Move
No CEO has done a better job putting together a world-class channel in past several years than HP's Mark Hurd..
Larry Hooper:
Under The Radar
The $54 Million Laptop
The prospect of a $54 million laptop is creating a stir across the technology industry.
